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• How AFL coaches have shaped Popovic

  16-06-2026 12:41 via smh.com.au
  
  The football world has been getting used to the mid-half hydration breaks at the FIFA World Cup. Tony Popovic turned to some friends in the AFL to learn how to manage those periods.
  
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• Live: Day of superstars begins with Mbappe and France against Senegal

  16-06-2026 20:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Day six at the World Cup features a number of superstar strikers, beginning with a blockbuster between Kylian Mbappe's France and Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium. Follow live.
  
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• Record $513m funding package for elite sport set to be unveiled ahead of LA and Brisbane Olympics

  16-06-2026 14:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Fresh off record-breaking performances in Paris and Milano-Cortina, Australia’s top athletes have been given a major vote of confidence, with the federal government announcing a new high-performance funding package through to 2028.
  
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• ‘Should know better’: Klopp slammed by German greats after ‘no go’ comments — WC Daily

  16-06-2026 13:46 via foxsports.com.au
  Former Germany players have hit out at Jurgen Klopp for comments he made about national coach Julian Nagelsmann while working as a pundit covering the 2026 World Cup.
  
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• ‘Parachute him in... and out’: Bold Madge suggestion to Broncos and rival clubs

  16-06-2026 13:18 via foxsports.com.au
  
  “Parachute him in and parachute him out.”
  
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• Western Bulldogs’ ‘red-hot’ push for Indian market revealed as AFL makes global ‘call to arms’

  16-06-2026 13:17 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Western Bulldogs have emerged as the AFL club most determined to help take Australian rules football to India, with their CEO leading a push for the league to one day stage a match for premiership points in the world’s most populous country.
  
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• ‘Parachute him in... and out’: Bold Madge suggestion to Broncos —and rival clubs

  16-06-2026 13:17 via foxsports.com.au
  
  “Parachute him in and parachute him out.”
  
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• Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together at Wimbledon

  16-06-2026 12:54 via theage.com.au
  
  Meanwhile, Nick Kyrgios has received a wild card to play doubles with Alexander Bublik.
  
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• State of Origin 2026: What time will kick-off actually be in at the MCG for Game 2?

  16-06-2026 12:52 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The second clash of the 2026 State of Origin series is upon us.
  
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• ‘None of it makes sense’: Laurie Daley’s ‘strange’ decision called out after surprise reveal

  16-06-2026 12:25 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The mixed and “confusing” messaging on Blues standout Ethan Strange from coach Laurie Daley has been called out, with suggestions he could be playing “mind games” ahead of Game 2.
  
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• How Butters would be a game changer for Beveridge, not just the Bulldogs

  16-06-2026 11:55 via theage.com.au
  
  Zak Butters represents a game-changer for the Bulldogs, in that he would make Luke Beveridge’s presence next year mandatory, irrespective of results this year.
  
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• ‘Should never play again’: Gorden Tallis’ brutal claim after Laurie Daley ‘hit piece’

  16-06-2026 11:40 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Gorden Tallis has fired up over the “hit piece” taking aim at Blues coach Laurie Daley on Tuesday ahead of Game 2 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday.
  
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• ‘It was the manner’: AFL’s brutal call on ‘impossible’ Roos tackle claims in drawn-out decision

  16-06-2026 11:37 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Kangaroos gun Paul Curtis will miss the next three games after his dangerous tackle ban was upheld at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night.
  
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• Roo bounced: Star forward to miss three matches as tribunal bid fails

  16-06-2026 11:36 via theage.com.au
  
  North Melbourne’s Paul Curtis was offered the ban after his tackle last Saturday left West Coast’s Hamish Davis with concussion.
  
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• This is Laurie Daley’s Tony Popovic moment. It’s likely one of his last as a coach

  16-06-2026 11:30 via theage.com.au
  
  There is strong mail that, regardless of the result of the Origin series, this will be Laurie Daley’s last in charge of the Blues. Can he go out a winner?
  
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• North Melbourne duo disciplined for night out after 124-point humiliation

  16-06-2026 11:30 via foxsports.com.au
  North Melbourne duo Zac Fisher and Wil Dawson have been disciplined by the club for their behaviour following the club’s historic 124-point loss to Fremantle in Round 13, it has been revealed.
  
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• ‘I came to see them lose’: The divided nature of being an Iran fan at the World Cup

  16-06-2026 11:30 via theage.com.au
  
  If Iran playing in the United States when it’s been at war with the host nation wasn’t complex enough, the feelings and atmosphere inside Los Angeles’s SoFi Stadium, where tens of thousands of Iranians gathered, added a new layer.
  
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• ‘Blow hot and cold’: Veteran coach delivers sober health check for Aussie rugby

  16-06-2026 11:30 via theage.com.au
  
  Departing defence coach Laurie Fisher says winning the World Cup in 2027 will be a “massive hill to climb” for the Wallabies, and revealed two UK-based stars are in doubt for the first Test against Ireland in July.
  
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• BREAKING: Kangaroos duo disciplined for night out after 124-point humiliation

  16-06-2026 11:28 via foxsports.com.au
  North Melbourne duo Zac Fisher and Wil Dawson have been disciplined by the club for their behaviour following the club’s historic 124-point loss to Fremantle in Round 13, it has been revealed.
  
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• BREAKING: AFL’s brutal call on ‘impossible’ Roos tackle claims in drawn-out Tribunal decision

  16-06-2026 11:01 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Kangaroos gun Paul Curtis will miss the next three games after his dangerous tackle ban was upheld at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night.
  
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• Tunisia names new World Cup coach after sudden axing

  16-06-2026 10:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Tunisia wastes no time in appointing a new coach at the World Cup following the sacking of Sabri Lamouchi in the wake of the humiliating 5-1 loss to Sweden.
  
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• ‘Not great, is it?’: Will a NSW win finally silence Laurie Daley’s doubters

  16-06-2026 10:39 via theage.com.au
  
  Laurie Daley will silence the critics, including plenty from within NSW, if he can inspire his players to victory on Wednesday night.
  
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• ‘Physically impossible’: Roos’ five reasons star shouldn’t be banned — Tribunal LIVE

  16-06-2026 10:25 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Kangaroos gun Paul Curtis is headed to the AFL Tribunal to fight his three-match ban for the tackle that left young Eagle Hamish Davis concussed. Live updates below!
  
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• BREAKING: AFL’s brutal call on ‘impossible’ Roos tackle claims in drawn-out jTribunal decision

  16-06-2026 10:25 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Kangaroos gun Paul Curtis will miss the next three games after his dangerous tackle ban was upheld at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night.
  
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• ‘See you Friday’: Mouthy pundit silenced by Socceroos icon... and a US weapon’s honest admission

  16-06-2026 10:16 via foxsports.com.au
  US pundit Mike Grella has gone after Australia again, after being ripped for his silly pre-World Cup tournament comments about the Socceroos — but he’s copped a smackdown from Roos icon Harry Kewell and a membert of the US national team.
  
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• Physically impossible’: Roos’ five reasons star shouldn’t be banned — Tribunal LIVE

  16-06-2026 09:56 via foxsports.com.au
  
  Roo Paul Curtis is headed to the AFL Tribunal to fight his three-match ban for the tackle that left young Eagle Hamish Davis concussed. Live updates below!
  
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• Broncos signing sparks welcome headache; Panthers star opens up on contract talks — NRL Daily

  16-06-2026 09:23 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The Brisbane Broncos’ halves picture for next season has started to take shape, with the defending premiers extending Tom Duffy on a two-year deal.
  
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• Flag favourites’ scary new reality; Bulldogs’ huge boost with concussed star — Team Tips

  16-06-2026 09:15 via foxsports.com.au
  
  The well-rested Dockers look set to be at their absolute full strength for Thursday night’s blockbuster with a modern day rival.
  
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• Trainer hoping for more success from ex-Godolphin stock

  16-06-2026 09:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Balkans is set to chase his fourth win for the stable in the TAB Handicap (1200m) at Canterbury on Wednesday.
  
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• Tips and previews for racing at Canterbury on Wednesday

  16-06-2026 09:00 via smh.com.au
  
  All the information you need to pick a winner.
  
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